On the approach, the surface temperature is given as -5°C. The freezing level is at 3000 FT/AGL. At 4000 FT/AGL, there is a solid cloud layer from which rain is falling.According to the weather briefing, the clouds are due to an inversion caused by warm air sliding up and over an inclined front. Would you expect icing?

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ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license - Meteorology - On the approach, the surface temperature is given as -5°C. The freezing level is at 3000 FT/AGL. At 4000 FT/AGL, there is a solid cloud layer from which rain is falling.According to the weather briefing, the clouds are due to an inversion caused by warm air sliding up and over an inclined front. Would you expect icing?

QuizVDS · Accepted Answer

Yes, between ground level and 3000 FT/AGL.

QuizVDS · Answer

Yes, but only between 3000 and 4000 FT/AGL.

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The freezing level is at 3000 FT/AGL. At 4000 FT/AGL, there is a solid cloud layer from which rain is falling.According to the weather briefing, the clouds are due to an inversion caused by warm air sliding up and over an inclined front. Would you expect icing? Yes, but only between 3000 and 4000 FT/AGL. Yes, between ground level and 3000 FT/AGL. No, absolutely no icing will occur.

QuizVDS · Answer

No, flights clear of cloud experience no icing.

Domanda 424, Meteorology - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license